Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures for next-generation quantum processors. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, accelerating humanity's transition into the quantum era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error correction protocols to stabilize qubit coherence in multi-qubit systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent applications for quantum innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory and computational physics
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information with 3+ years research experience
- Proven expertise in quantum algorithm development (QAOA, VQE, Grover's variants)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals or conferences
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware or photonic systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity